Branch an observer at Raiders practice

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– Strong safety Tyvon Branch , who injured a shoulder in Sunday’s loss at Indianapolis, was an observer at practice Wednesday as the Oakland Raiders began preparations for their home opener against Jacksonville. Branch and Janikowski were limited in pract… (more)ice. Allen said that holding Janikowski out was a precautionary measure. Strong safety Tyvon Branch returned to practice with the Raiders on Thursday, as did place-kicker Sebastian Janikowski as the Oakland Raiders continued preparations for their home opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Raiders coach Dennis Allen said he had no update on the condition of Watson, the team’s second-round draft choice, other than that he did not practice. Watson had arthroscopic surgery on a lateral meniscus last week and is expected to be out for at least one month, according to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

Branch, Janikowski return to practice

ALAMEDA, Calif. -- Strong safety Tyvon Branch (shoulder) returned to practice with the Raiders on Thursday, as did place-kicker Sebastian Janikowski (right calf) as the Oakland Raiders continued preparations for their home opener against the Jacksonvill…